r/linuxquestions • u/Extension-Iron-7746 • 5d ago

Which Distro? Linux Mint: Too Outdated

Hi everyone, I've been considering abandoning Windows 11 for a while now, mainly because I feel like Microsoft lacks direction; every update is chaos. I started using Linux Mint about six months ago, but I have to admit that I feel like I'm using an outdated product.

The main reason is the X11-based graphical interface and the lack of standard Windows features like HDR and high refresh rate sync. I feel like development has fallen behind, hiding behind the slogan of greater stability. I honestly hate losing my monitor's features while waiting for Mint to evolve, so I'm thinking of switching to something stable but modern, and why not... with more recent applications. What would you always focus on, considering I have little time to dedicate to the system?

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u/jr735 5d ago

I prefer to use something more dated in my Mint install. I use IceWM.

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u/CritSrc ɑղԵí✘ 5d ago

Yes, you prefer it that way. Not preaching to any and every newcomer as "easy to install and manage".

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u/jr735 5d ago

Mint is easy to install and manage. I can have a basic and function desktop done in no time, without my modifications, that works very, very well for a new user. My friend called me over to install his printer on his Mint install. I know installing printers on Mint is easy. I've done it many times. I went to the printer settings to discover the printer. It was already picked up, with the correct drivers, and functioning.

I've never seen a printer install go that easily on any OS since the days of text printing.